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DO NOT:
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INSTEAD:
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Disclose patient communications without patient's consent |
Assure and maintain confidentiality |
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Preach, moralize or imply you doubt the person |
Listen, affirm and say "I am sorry that you have been
hurt" |
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Minimize the impact of violence |
Express
"I'm concerned for your safety" |
| Express
outrage with the perpetrator |
Tell
the victim "You have a right to be safe and respected" |
| Imply
the patient is responsible for abuse |
Say
"The abuse is not your fault" |
| Recommend
couples counseling |
Recommend
a support group or individual counseling for the patient |
| Direct
the patient to leave the relationship |
Identify
community resources and encourage the patient to develop
a safety plan |
| Take
charge and do everything for the patient |
Offer
to help the patient contact a shelter, law enforcement or
other resources |
© B. Ambuel
& L. K. Hamberger, Family Peace Project, Family & Community
Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, 210 N.W. Barstow, #201,
Waukesha, WI, 53188, (414)548-6903. The Family Peace Project provides
training and consultation to professionals, organizations &
communities. Permission granted to copy this protocol for noncommercial
use. Your contribution to the Family Peace Project is tax-deductible.
Updated: 03/20/95 4:17 PM
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